This battle also marked the beginning of Constantine's conversion to Christianity, as Constantine had a vision of the Christian God promising victory ("By this sign, conquer") if he put the Christian sign of the Chi-Rho on his army's shields. The Battle of the Milvian Bridge started Constantine on the path which ended the Tetrarchy (leadership of the Empire by four emperors, started by Diocletian) and resulted in him becoming sole ruler of the Roman Empire in 325 AD. The Senate dedicated the arch in 315 AD, during the celebration of Constantine's 10th year as emperor (his Decennalia). The arch was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate emperor Constantine's victory over emperor Maxentius in the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312. South face of the Arch of Constantine, with the Colosseum in the background The arch is decorated by artwork which was taken from several other sources as well as artwork which was made specifically for this arch, providing a fascinating contrast on the quality and style of artwork at various periods. This last great relic of Imperial Rome is an imposing monument of grey and white Proconnesian marble, located right next to the Colosseum, standing 69 feet tall by 85 feet wide and 24 feet deep, with a central archway 38 feet tall by 21 feet wide, and the arches on either side 24 feet tall by 11 feet wide. The Arch of Constantine is the best-preserved triumphal arch in Rome, and also the most recent of the three remaining triumphal arches in Rome, having been dedicated on July 25, 315 AD (the others being the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Septimius Severus). Viewable at any time, beautifully lit at night A Tourist in Rome - Arch of Constantine Location:Ĥ1.88981, 12.49067 Just southwest of the Colosseum
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